Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Tulsa

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😆 Dad Joke of the Day

What do you call a fat psychic? A four-chin teller.

📰 News

Science discoveries

Zuckerberg manifesto pushes open-source approach on AI as Meta releases latest model - ABC News
Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasizing open-source access
Zuckerberg outlines Meta's ambitions for world-changing AI technology | AP News
Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasizing open-source access. CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned Monday in an online essay against concentrating advanced AI under a few companies or governments.
Pharma giant bets $2.3B on massive new Houston campus
Bristol Myers Squibb is investing $2.3 billion in a new Houston manufacturing campus expected to create nearly 500 skilled jobs.

Technology breakthroughs

News: U.S. and World News Headlines : NPR
NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events.
Intel Upsizes Stock Offering to $20 Billion: Dan Niles Predicts ‘Major' Foundry Deals Are Near - Intel (N - Benzinga
Investor Dan Niles says Intel's stock raise means INTC is close to signing a "major foundry customer" and being "super successful."
Milford Proving Ground: Why It Matters
General Motors' legendary Milford Proving Ground celebrates over a century of testing, performance, and innovation.

Space exploration

On this day in space! Aug. 10, 1972: A 'Great Daylight Fireball' lights up the sky over North America | Space
Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.
Watch the total solar eclipse online Aug. 12 with these free livestreams | Space
Latest space missions, discoveries and exploration updates.
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight | WIRED
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.

Renewable energy progress

Sustainability & Energy: What is a Power Purchase Agreement? | Procurement Magazine
2010s: Rapid technological advancements drastically lowered the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for solar photovoltaics and onshore wind. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon pioneered corporate PPAs to power expanding data centres with 100% renewable energy.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update - CleanTechnica
A renewable energy update charting Australia's progress towards its clean energy target despite opposition and misinformation.
Tiny Semiconductors Revolutionize Affordable Power Converters – ICO Optics
The integration of advanced semiconductors plays an essential role in the ongoing evolution of renewable energy grids.

Medical advancements

🔒 Opinion | Medical Breakthroughs Are a Thrill. Then Comes the Hard Part. - The New York Times
The Trump administration has dismantled the agency that ensures that research makes its way into medical practice.
Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily
Medical Research News. Health news on everything from cancer to nutrition. Updated daily.
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Top science stories featured on ScienceDaily's home page.

World news

SA premier announces royal commission into AI – as it happened | Australia news | The Guardian
At a press conference on Monday, Malinauskas said the commission would examine the future impacts of AI and place South Australia at the forefront of the global debate about its use.
🔒 Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Killing More Than 100 - The New York Times
The quake shook major cities, including Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. At least 111 people have died, the president said, and the death toll appeared likely to rise as rescuers searched damaged buildings.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as oil prices climb, Nvidia stock pulls back
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 06: People walk outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 06, 2026 in New York City. The Dow was down slightly in morning trading as investors continue to watch events in Iran and their effects on global markets. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) ·

Artificial intelligence

Stock market news for Aug. 10, 2026
The market's moves come amid growing doubts that the U.S. and Iran will come to a lasting resolution to the conflict in the near term.
BBC Audio | The Global Story | AI goes on a hacking spree
Alarm sounded after three tech companies said their AI models hacked into other companies
Four takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s massive AI manifesto | The Verge
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a lot to say about his idealized future for artificial intelligence — his latest essay spans more than 6,500 words on the matter.

Climate solutions

🔒 Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual - The New York Times
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.
France and UK prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record | AP News
The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.
Wayanad Landslides 2024: Climate-Geology Link for UPSC State PCS - Plutus IAS
The study’s findings highlight ... strategies. Wayanad landslides 2024 · Western Ghats geology · debris flow dynamics · climate-geology interplay · shear zones and weathering · landslide triggers · Punnapuzha river catchment · geological weaknesses · debris avalanche · geomorphological factors · monsoon rainfall intensity · landslide geo-heritage · geological mapping · LiDAR in disaster studies · Western Ghats landslide susceptibility · landslide mitigation ...

breakingNews

A deadly fungus nearly erased the American chestnut from US forests, now new genetic research could finally bring the iconic tree back | World News - The Times of India
Now, scientists are using advances in genomics to understand the genetic basis of chestnut blight resistance and identify trees with the most promising traits. A study published in Science in February 2026 found that genome-guided breeding could help researchers select resistant trees much earlier. The approach could accelerate restoration efforts, although significant scientific ...
Intel Upsizes Stock Offering to $20 Billion: Dan Niles Predicts ‘Major' Foundry Deals Are Near - Intel (N - Benzinga
Investor Dan Niles says Intel's stock raise means INTC is close to signing a "major foundry customer" and being "super successful."
In 1868, a solar eclipse in India revealed a mysterious element in the Sun that would not be found on Earth for 27 years | - The Times of India
In August 1868, the Sun briefly became a laboratory for astronomers gathered in India to watch a total solar eclipse. Among them was the French astronomer Pierre Jules Janssen, who turned a spectroscope towards the bright prominences rising around the eclipsed solar disc.
Shamell Naquan Joyner trial: 5 things to know as surprising discovery made at proceedings | Hindustan Times
Her current role requires her to track real-time updates, verify information and present balanced coverage across diverse beats. Covering US politics from an international newsroom perspective has further deepened her understanding of how domestic decisions can have far-reaching global consequences. With a keen interest in international affairs...
Leading The AI Wave: 9 Trends For 2026 - Best CAD papers
An analysis of nine confirmed AI trends shaping 2026, highlighting technological advances, industry shifts, and future implications for users and developers.

📜 History Fact

Friedrich Nietzsche declared 'God is dead' in his 1882 work, expressing the crisis of meaning in modern secular society.

Modern · Philosophy — Source

🟠 Hacker News

1. Muse Glimmer: 30B-parameter model optimized for always-on local agent workflows (research.meta.ai)
1105 points  ·  603 comments
2. 🔒 Mark Zuckerberg attacks 'closed' AI rivals as Meta returns to open models (ft.com)
488 points  ·  446 comments
3. The UK's war on anonymity has come to America (effort.news)
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